Arthralgia is a medical term that refers to pain in one or more joints. The word arthralgia is derived from the Greek words arthron, meaning joint, and algos, meaning...
Silicosis is a fibrotic lung disease caused by the inhalation of fine crystalline silica (silicon dioxide) particles. It primarily develops after significant occupational exposure...
Chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) is a rare genetic condition where white blood cells, known as phagocytes, cannot effectively destroy certain bacteria and fungi. This...
Sarcoidosis of the lungs or Pulmonary sarcoidosis is a type of sarcoidosis that specifically affects the lungs, where clusters of inflammatory cells known as...
Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), also called Pickwickian syndrome, is a serious complication that most commonly involves the obese population. It is characterized by a...
What is Morbid Obesity?
Morbid Obesity, also known as Class III obesity, is a severe chronic condition characterized by:
A body mass index (BMI) higher...